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DE HB135

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article II, §13 of the Delaware Constitution regarding legislative immunity from arrest
  • Removes the provision that protects legislators from arrest while traveling to and from legislative sessions
  • Retains immunity from arrest for legislators while actually attending sessions of their respective Houses
  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing arrest for treason, felony, or breach of the peace
  • Requires two-thirds approval from all members elected to each house of the General Assembly (first leg of constitutional amendment process)

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii, 13 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Immunity From Arrest.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Administration5/6/2015

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